Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5 (6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom)

In this much anticipated follow-up to their groundbreaking book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom , authors Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, together with co-author Katie Cunningham, extend the conversation in Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom . This new text is built in mind specifically for grades 3-5 teachers around best practices for the intermediate classroom.

Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5 introduces six more shifts across individual chapters that:



Zoom in on a common (but not-as helpful-as-we-had-hoped) practice to reconsider

Untangle a number of “misunderstandings” that have likely contributed to the use of the common practice

Propose a more science-aligned shift to the current practice

Provide solid scientific research to support the revised practice

Offer a collection of high-leverage, easy-to-implement instructional routines to support the shift to more brain-friendly instruction



The authors offer a refreshing approach that is respectful, accessible, and practical – grounded in an earnest commitment to building a bridge between research and classroom practice. As with the first Shifting the Balance , they aim to keep students at the forefront of reading instruction.

This book title, Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5 (6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom), ISBN: 9781625315977, by Katie Cunningham, Jan Burkins, Kari Yates, published by Taylor & Francis (September 21, 2023) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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